Procurement Officer

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel (including travel for assessment purposes), and may be required to pay for their own relocation expenses.

PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, by answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.

One method of providing sufficient information will be to follow this format: WHEN (“to” and “from” dates, when you acquired the experience), WHERE (employer where you gained the experience) and HOW (what tasks did you perform to acquire the experience, provide substantiation through examples).

Your answers to the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Work environment

Do you thrive in an administrative environment and take pride in your attention to detail?  Are you up for a challenge and ready to put your skills to the test?  Then you need to join our team! As Procurement Officer in the RCMP's Procurement and Contracting Unit you will be responsible for tasks such as researching and interpreting policies and regulations, drafting government contracts, and providing guidance to clients across the North West Region.  You will make and see a real impact on daily police operations as you create and negotiate contracts for goods, services and construction projects in routine, urgent and even emergency situations.

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff two (2) positions on an indeterminate basis in Edmonton, AB. A qualified pool will be created and used to staff similar positions with various tenures (permanent/temporary) within the Corporate Management Branch of the RCMP.

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Recent* experience in providing procurement and/or contracting services.

* Recent is defined as at least 6 months within the past 5 years.

• Recent** experience providing services to clients in a fast-paced, high-volume or multi-tasking environment.

• Recent** experience in using word processing and spreadsheet software such as MS Word and Excel.

** Recent is defined as at least 2 years of experience within the last 5 years.

• Experience interpreting and providing guidance on procedures, policies and/or legislation related to the procurement for goods and/or services.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential
The functions and duties of the position will only require the use of English.

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of policies and trade agreements relevant to procurement.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to plan/organize work and establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Working Effectively with Others
• Thinking Things Through
• Show initiative and Being Action Oriented
• Client-Oriented
• Attention to Detail
• Dependability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

• Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

• Accreditation in Procurement

• Recent* experience acquiring goods and/or services using various procurement methodologies such as Standing Offers and Supply Arrangements within (or to) the federal government in a Procurement and Contracting environment.

* Recent is defined as at least 6 months within the past 5 years.

• Experience using an Integrated Procurement-Financial Management System (such as SAP, Oracle).

• Experience providing Procurement and/or Contracting with Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement (CLCA) and Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) considerations.

• Willingness and ability to work occasional overtime.

• Willingness and ability to travel for work and/or training purposes using various modes of transportation (including owned or leased government transport, commercial and light aircraft and up to and including remote locations).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc . As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

Volume Management strategies may be used.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.

Please review the information at the following links as it will be used for the assessment for the knowledge of policies and trade agreements relevant to procurement.

https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=14494
https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100032802/1100100032803
https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/Supply-Manual

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.